How to travel from Cologne to Rome

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Rome including taking a bus, flight, and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Rome is a bus with an average price of $127 (€102).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Rome:

A bus is $79 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Rome costing on average $205 (€165).

A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Rome costing on average $216 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 9m.

Bus takes on average 17h 33m.

The distance from Cologne to Rome is approximately 677 miles (1090 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rome is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Rome as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Rome Tiburtina.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, ITA, Austrian Airlines, AJet, Swiss to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity Notte to go to Rome by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Rome:

• 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, ITA.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.